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Director, Data, Apps & Analytics
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Grifols
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world since 1909. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Location:
Hybrid – based in one of our corporate offices: Raleigh/Durham, NC (RTP) or Boca Raton, FL
Work Arrangement:
This role offers a hybrid schedule, with a mix of remote work and in‑office collaboration.
The
Director for Data, Apps & Analytics
will report directly to the President of Plasma Procurement and will be a key member of the Grifols Plasma Leadership Team. This role involves defining and driving the end‑to‑end data strategy for Plasma, ensuring integrity, availability and value extraction of data across the organization. The scope covers all key data environments within the Plasma org, including BECS, SAP, Salesforce, donor databases, operational platforms, and more. The Director oversees teams dedicated to Data Management, Data Consumption and Visualization, and Analytics. As a direct report to the Plasma President, the Director plays a critical role in enabling data‑driven decision making, advancing digital maturity, and supporting strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, donor experience and financial outcomes.
PLASMA DATA STRATEGY AND PROGRAM DELIVERY
Define and execute the Plasma‑wide data vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements across all internal and external data sources and systems.
Build and execute the roadmap of data projects, prioritizing based on business value and strategic alignment.
Drive initiatives to improve data accuracy, completeness and consistency across systems.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Serve as a strategic partner to functional executives (Operations, BOPT, Controlling, Strategy…) to understand data needs and anticipate future requirements.
Represent Plasma in enterprise‑level digital initiatives and act as the main point of contact with IT.
Oversee vendor relationships related to data tools, platforms and other services.
DATA MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT
Oversee the team responsible for data architecture, data pipelines and master data management.
Collaborate with IT to manage and update the Data Lake.
DATA REPORTING & VISUALIZATION OVERSIGHT
Oversee the team responsible for designing and maintaining the catalog of Power BI dashboards.
Ensure insights are accessible, automated and delivered to decision‑makers.
CENTRAL ANALYTICS OVERSIGHT
Oversee the team responsible for central analytics.
Support functional teams by leading and developing advanced analytics models (e.g., predictive modeling, AI).
Lead cross‑functional analyses that require a holistic view across Plasma operations.
Define new use cases where a 360º view of data is needed, especially for cross‑functional cases.
TEAM LEADERSHIP AND CAPABILITY BUILDING
Lead and develop a high‑performing team across three pillars: Data Management, Data Reporting and Visualization, and Analytics.
Define clear roles, career paths and upskilling plans to build advanced analytical capabilities within Plasma.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field required.
Master's degree (e.g., MBA, Data & Analytics, Information Systems) strongly preferred.
EXPERIENCE Typically requires 12 years of related experience, including experience managing teams.
KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES
Deep expertise in data strategy, architecture, analytics and visualization tools.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data insights into strategic actions.
Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate at executive level while engaging technical teams.
Exceptional communication skills, able to synthesize complex concepts into clear narratives.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, non‑expired Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Equal Employment Opportunity Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran, or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Director, Data, Apps & Analytics
role at
Grifols
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world since 1909. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Location:
Hybrid – based in one of our corporate offices: Raleigh/Durham, NC (RTP) or Boca Raton, FL
Work Arrangement:
This role offers a hybrid schedule, with a mix of remote work and in‑office collaboration.
The
Director for Data, Apps & Analytics
will report directly to the President of Plasma Procurement and will be a key member of the Grifols Plasma Leadership Team. This role involves defining and driving the end‑to‑end data strategy for Plasma, ensuring integrity, availability and value extraction of data across the organization. The scope covers all key data environments within the Plasma org, including BECS, SAP, Salesforce, donor databases, operational platforms, and more. The Director oversees teams dedicated to Data Management, Data Consumption and Visualization, and Analytics. As a direct report to the Plasma President, the Director plays a critical role in enabling data‑driven decision making, advancing digital maturity, and supporting strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, donor experience and financial outcomes.
PLASMA DATA STRATEGY AND PROGRAM DELIVERY
Define and execute the Plasma‑wide data vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements across all internal and external data sources and systems.
Build and execute the roadmap of data projects, prioritizing based on business value and strategic alignment.
Drive initiatives to improve data accuracy, completeness and consistency across systems.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Serve as a strategic partner to functional executives (Operations, BOPT, Controlling, Strategy…) to understand data needs and anticipate future requirements.
Represent Plasma in enterprise‑level digital initiatives and act as the main point of contact with IT.
Oversee vendor relationships related to data tools, platforms and other services.
DATA MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT
Oversee the team responsible for data architecture, data pipelines and master data management.
Collaborate with IT to manage and update the Data Lake.
DATA REPORTING & VISUALIZATION OVERSIGHT
Oversee the team responsible for designing and maintaining the catalog of Power BI dashboards.
Ensure insights are accessible, automated and delivered to decision‑makers.
CENTRAL ANALYTICS OVERSIGHT
Oversee the team responsible for central analytics.
Support functional teams by leading and developing advanced analytics models (e.g., predictive modeling, AI).
Lead cross‑functional analyses that require a holistic view across Plasma operations.
Define new use cases where a 360º view of data is needed, especially for cross‑functional cases.
TEAM LEADERSHIP AND CAPABILITY BUILDING
Lead and develop a high‑performing team across three pillars: Data Management, Data Reporting and Visualization, and Analytics.
Define clear roles, career paths and upskilling plans to build advanced analytical capabilities within Plasma.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field required.
Master's degree (e.g., MBA, Data & Analytics, Information Systems) strongly preferred.
EXPERIENCE Typically requires 12 years of related experience, including experience managing teams.
KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES
Deep expertise in data strategy, architecture, analytics and visualization tools.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data insights into strategic actions.
Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate at executive level while engaging technical teams.
Exceptional communication skills, able to synthesize complex concepts into clear narratives.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, non‑expired Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Equal Employment Opportunity Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran, or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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